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title: "FS101212 Review of the Official Control Laboratories Network - Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-620284d3-709a-47f9-8859-e88f8365513d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# FS101212 Review of the Official Control Laboratories Network - Phase 2

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-620284d3-709a-47f9-8859-e88f8365513d

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, England, has successfully completed a selective tender process for the project titled "FS101212 Review of the Official Control Laboratories Network - Phase 2." This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender period concluded on 17 October 2018, and the contract was awarded on 29 November 2018, valued at £254,750. The contract period is set from 26 November 2018 to 31 March 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy sector, particularly for those with expertise in food and feed enforcement systems. SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, as demonstrated by the project's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can showcase understanding of the UK's food safety and regulatory framework may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolios and engage in meaningful collaborations with government entities.

## Notice

Phase 2 of the review will address capability and capacity of the whole laboratory system in feed and food enforcement involving all relevant Government Departments. Members of the panel of experts will have knowledge and understanding of the complex layout of the UK food and feed enforcement system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b771ac-c636-42d7-ab39-001258745753 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £254,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST AND YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2019 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b771ac-c636-42d7-ab39-001258745753

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b771ac-c636-42d7-ab39-001258745753
  17th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e59fb18-d991-437c-9028-e304a2fa3ce5
  n/a

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